Born HB/SO-016 18.08.2021

Today i went with my XYL for a shotz activation to the nearby Born, a Hill with 719m, This time we went from the Back side, it has an easier ascent to the top. WX was not to hot, perfect for this Hike.  After 50 minutes we got to the activation area and i started by setting up my antenna. Soon after i had my first QSO  with HB9GIN doing a first activation of HB/UR-076, together with HB9DQM, i had later a Qso with him as well on 40m. The conditions where no so good, i had not the best reports. Anyway i got enough.

Total distance: 3179 m
Total climbing: 216 m
Download file: bornso0016.gpx

thank you for QSO, 73 de hb9fvk (ruedi)

Moleson HB/FR-019 23.07.2021

A sunny day, we decided to go for an easy one. Le Moleson is in the heart of cheeseland Fribourg and Gruyere.  From the village of Moléson-sur-Gruyères a funicular leads to Plan Francey (1,517 m), from where the cable car starts. After a short hike you are at the top. The activation area is limited and a lot of people are on that place. I installed my antenna on top of a fence. Within a half hour i had  10 QSO from that 2 S2S, i know both OM’s personally.

Later we walked down an went by Bus to Gruyeres, a small old town and had some food.

 

Total distance: 6007 m
Total climbing: 74 m
Download file: moleson(1).gpx

thank you for QSO, 73 de hb9fvk (ruedi)

 

 

 

Mont Racine HB/NE-001 12.06.2021

Today is National Summit Activation Day, for the first Time, every Canton shall be activated and for the first time, the day will be two days. Therefore i decided to go for an French speaking canton. The highest summit is Mont Racine with 1’439m. When i got to the summit, there where very few people. I setup my antenna and started working. Later i locked around, i was surrounded with hikers have their break.  I concentrated doing S2S this day. and at the end i even tried a cw contact with HB9CBR, he was really patient with me and at finally i did it.

Here are the results of the Activation days.

 

Total distance: 9359 m
Total climbing: 365 m
Download file: montracine.gpx

Dossen HB/SZ-035 31.03.2021

My last chance to 3 extra points was the 31. Mars 2021, the weather forecast was perfect, so i started around 6.00 UTC for my Trip to HB/SZ-035.  This summit belongs to the massif Rigi, that sits along the Lake Lucerne and others, check Wiki for this. It’s a well know area, where a lot of people are going for hiking or just taking some sun. Usually it’s also full of tourist, but due to Covid-19 it’s not crowded.

To my surprise there is still a lot of snow at the top station, they told me around 1 meter of snow. F*** i didn’t brought my snow shoes, it will be a challenge.

i really had to suffer to get these extra point, some times i sunk up to my waist in to the snow, the way back was not easier. I was compete exhausted at the end of the day, but i got my point and two S2S.

Total distance: 2372 m
Total climbing: 148 m
Download file: dossenhbsz035.gpx

thank you for QSO, 73 de hb9fvk (ruedi)

Selibüel HB/BE-151 18.02.2021

Finally the wx was good enough for a snowshoe trail. The travel by public transport brouth me in a little more than one and a half hour to the start point of this hike. At the bus station is a center of Nordic sport cross-country skiing. The parking was very busy.

A short but steep trail gets you in 30 minutes to the summit. At the top, table and bancs are still covered with snow. The sun was shining, so i was ready for a nice activation. I installed my antenna and started checking who is on the air. It was too early, nobody there. I started with 40m and had after little time 10 qso. All of a sudden the sun was away and it was getting colder with a cool wind.  I checked the bus timetable and decided to leave. Due to Covid-19 there are no open restaurant where you can warm up your self.

 

 

Total distance: 1040 m
Total climbing: 167 m
Download file: hbbe151.gpx

 

thank you for QSO, 73 de hb9fvk (ruedi)

Chaiserstuel HB/NW-008 19.09.2020

During the First European SOTA Day on September 19, 2020, i decided to go to Chaiserstuel to make some QSO. It takes some time to get there. From Oberrickenbach is a cable car to access the Bannalp area. From here you may have a hike to Engelberg,named Walenpfad. We went to the opposite direction to HB/NW-008.  Due to Covid-19 we arrived late at Bannalp.

This time i went with my son. The hike was diverted because off aggressive cows.  English Version about crazy cows. After around 2h we got to the top. On Top is a flat area, you could make a Soccer field, that big. After installing my equipment i started listening an looking for S2S. Since there was very bad coverage of cell phone, it was not so easy to find OM’s. Anyway i managed to get enough to get my points.

 

 

Total distance: 4253 m
Total climbing: 690 m
Download file: chaiserstuhl-nw-008.gpx

thank you for QSO, 73 de hb9fvk (ruedi)

Illhorn HB/VS-216 20.08.2020

During our vacation i  wanted to active at least one summit. We spent some days in Leukerbad, a place that famous for its hot springs, with water temperature up to 51°C (124 °F).  By car we got to Chandolin in the Valley of Anniviers. From here you take the Chairlift to Le Tsapé.  A short hike takes you to the summit.

This time a had a wire antenna with me to get to the Üsserschwyzer, a special term for people living outside of this part (Wallis) of Switzerland. An it worked.

After the activation i went with my XYL to enjoy a Swiss specialty Fondue with some glass of white wine, of course.

Total distance: 1649 m
Total climbing: 252 m
Download file: illhornhbvs216.gpx

 

thank you for QSO, 73 de hb9fvk (ruedi)

 

Piz Cavradi HB/GR-278 19.07.2020

Once in a while i’m  en route with my son. Our Summit today is Piz Cavradi. By train we went to Oberalppass. Here starts the so called “Vier Quellen Weg” that means around Oberalp Gotthard is a hinking trails that goes around the four spring for the following Rivers, Rhine, Reuss, Rhône and Ticino. These are the biggest Rivers in Switzerland. They go to three diffenrent seas. Trough the trails, you can Visit all springs.

Our first target is the Maighels hut. From here the real ascent starts to Piz Cavradi.

A lot of rocks are along the trail. At the top you find a summit register, that might help you to mount your antenna. I had my tripod with me und used this one. Due to weight i had only a vertical antenna, this was a bad Idea. A lot of other OM have been around, i couldn’t contact them. Next time i will be using a wire again. Anyway, i got my needed QSO and 10 Point.

Total distance: 6474 m
Total climbing: 692 m
Download file: pizcavradi.gpx

 

 

thank you for QSO, 73 de hb9fvk (ruedi)

Mont Raimeux HB/JU-001 27.06.2020

After deferred 2 time a because of wx, the Swiss activation Day toke place the 27. June 2020.  Due to traffice jams, i arrived late at the summit. It was a drive in summit with a very small hike to the activation zone. It was already very crowded and all the space to mount an antenna have been busy. So i installed a vertical antenna (Buddy stick), which was very bad for Swiss Summits.  I still could work some Swiss Summits.

This summit is ideal to go with your XYL, Tables, Benches all available, unfortunately busy on this day.

 

 

 

thank you for QSO, 73 de hb9fvk (ruedi)

Schwendelberg HB/BE-156 28.05.2020

Time for the First activation 2020. My xyl wanted to join, but only if there is a fireplace at the top. After some research, i found this summit to be the best with fireplace.

Unfortunately the hike starts really steep, something she doesn’t like. Anyway we got to the top. After the fire was burning i installed the Antenna AX1 with 40m Extension (first time) and started checking for S2S, i got one. started calling myself on 40m. i took some time til i had a couple of qso. I had to check the fire again and to start the barbecue. Usually Swiss people have their Cervelat with them, b.t.w. very Tasty.

After the Lunch there was no time left for more qso. We walked back to Guggisberg and by bus back home.

Total distance: 3567 m
Total climbing: 271 m
Download file: schwendelberg.gpx

thank you for QSO, 73 de hb9fvk (ruedi)